How far is McKinney, TX from Fulshear, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Fulshear, TX is about 298.9 miles (481 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246 miles (395.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Fulshear.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Fulshear.
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Start on North Tennessee Street
36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto East Virginia Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Virginia Street
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Turn left onto South Central Expressway
3105 ft · 53 sec · South Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
29.2 mi · 31 min · Central Expressway
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Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
210.7 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 99 Toll West: Grand Parkway
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway West
44.1 mi · 49 min · North Grand Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1093
2003 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Farm to Market 1093 Road
2070 ft · 41 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Continue on FM 1093
1006 ft · 20 sec · FM 1093
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Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll West
1337 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Westpark Tollway
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Continue on FM 1093
1.9 mi · 3 min · FM 1093
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Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Turn slight left
74 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Fulshear.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
211 mi · 03h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fulshear.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Fulshear?
The road trip is about 298.9 miles (481 km) and usually takes 05h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.7 miles from McKinney and 149.2 miles from Fulshear.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246 miles (395.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.87 one way or $79.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McKinney and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fulshear.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jewett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Fulshear. Straight-line distance: 245.99 mi (395.89 km).
#1 McKinney
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 208,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1976200, -96.6152700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fulshear
City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,136 |
| Coordinates | 29.6899600, -95.8996800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulshear (-95.89968, 29.68996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 481 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $39.87 | $79.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.86 | $89.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.44 | $96.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.13 | $84.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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